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Distance from Bucharest to Odessa

Straight line

427 km
265 mi · 231 NM

By road

540 km
335 mi

Travel time

8 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Odessa?

Bucharest (Romania) and Odessa (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 427 km in a straight line, that is 265 miles or 231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Odessa is 540 km (335 miles), about 8 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Odessa lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 45.4782°, 28.3775°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Odessa?

By road it is 540 km (335 miles) from Bucharest to Odessa; in a straight line it is 427 km (265 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Odessa?

About 8 h 2 min on the fastest route (540 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Odessa from Bucharest?

Odessa is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Odessa?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.